Dark side of the moon : the magnificent madness of the American lunar quest | WorldCat.org (original) (raw)

Summary:Reveals how NASA cashed in on the Americans' thirst for heroes in an age of discontent and became obsessed with putting men in space. Landing on the moon, it was argued, would be good for the economy, for politics, and for the soul. This book exposes the truth behind one of the most revered fictions of American history.